Mashpi Lodge:From the Kitchen

One of the great joys of travel is experiencing a destination with all of your senses; learning its rhythms, exploring sites both everyday and extraordinary, and sampling its flavors. Food is a touchstone for discovering a place and its culture, and at National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, cuisine plays a central—and scrumptious—role. We asked chefs from our lodges for recipes that capture the flavors of their destination. We hope you enjoy bringing these tastes of the world into your own kitchen.

Banana Foam

Ingredients:

3 cups ripe bananas

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup milk cream

1/3 cup whipped cream

Preparation:

1. Mash the bananas and set aside.

2. Use a dry pan and the sugar to make the caramel.

3. Heat the pan over a medium heat to dissolve the sugar, remember not to stir the sugar while cooking. Instead you can tilt the pan carefully to move it around.

4. Remove the caramel from heat and mix it with the mashed bananas, until you have a homogeneous blend.